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Into the cradle

Mark and Steve are begining to move the squid into position and slide it into the lifting cradle (from the grave into the cradle?) assisted by some of Steve O’Shea’s students from AUT. We’ll trial the lifting equipment, but will not do the actual lift until after lunch.

Sharon – Is Messie your nickname for Mesonychoteuthis? I think the exhibition team is going to run a naming competition – we can’t just keep on calling her ‘our girl’ I reckon that should start off the competition!